About this session
A configurable Canadian employee-benefits program that begins with one relatable foundation: what do I actually get through work?
Employees map the benefits they already have, understand at a high level what sits outside their employer and then build deeper knowledge only in the areas their organization chooses.
What your people take away
- Start with Employee Benefits 101 using the employer's actual Canadian package
- Help employees see what the employer contributes beyond salary
- Help employees understand what happens automatically and what requires an action or claim
- Add deeper sessions for the benefits employees most need to understand
- Localize provincial, territorial and Quebec context where it materially matters
- Keep detailed government-benefit education available through a dedicated specialist session
- Measure benefits awareness without collecting individual employee choices
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Start with the whole packageA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Start with the whole package: start with Benefits 101, build My Benefits Map and what employees gain.
- Start with Benefits 101
- Build My Benefits Map
- What employees gain
Covers Start with the whole package, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Module 1: Start with the whole packageA plain-English introduction to what employees actually receive through work, what sits outside the employer, what requires action and where benefits information lives.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Modules 1 and 2: Retirement, health and spending accountsBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also go deeper into retirement, health and spending accounts.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Retirement, health and spending accounts
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package and Retirement, health and spending accounts.
3 hours
3 Hours — Modules 1 to 3: Protection and leaveBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also go deeper into protection and leave.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Retirement, health and spending accounts
- Module 3: Protection and leave
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package, Retirement, health and spending accounts and Protection and leave.
Full day
Full Day — The Complete ProgramAll four modules in depth, from the first module through every deep dive, with time for each person to map what applies to them and the actions to take next.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Retirement, health and spending accounts
- Module 3: Protection and leave
- Module 4: Career, reward and your yearly check-up
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Start with the whole package
Every length- Start with Benefits 101Employees see the whole package in plain English: the Canadian public and employment foundation at a high level, what their employer adds and what requires employee action.
- Build My Benefits MapParticipants privately sort benefits into Automatic, Check, Activate, Claim, Use When Needed and Review and record where each provider, plan or benefit lives.
What employees gain
- A simple map of the benefits they actually have
- A clearer distinction between public support and employer-provided benefits
- Greater visibility of what the employer contributes beyond salary
- Confidence knowing what their health and dental plan can help with
Retirement, health and spending accounts
90 minutes and longer- Retirement Through WorkEmployees learn the pension or group retirement benefits attached to their job, what the employer contributes and what actions could affect the value they receive.
- Health & DentalTurn a benefits booklet into something employees can actually use by showing what their health and dental plan covers, how claims work and where another family plan may also matter.
- Spending Accounts & Everyday BenefitsEmployees find employer-funded spending accounts, allowances, discounts and everyday benefits that can be easy to overlook.
Protection and leave
3 hours and longer- Insurance & Income ProtectionEmployees learn the protection already attached to their job before illness, disability or another serious event makes the information urgent.
- Leave, Parenthood & CaringEmployees see how employer leave and public support may fit together when parenthood, illness or caring responsibilities change their working life.
Career, reward and your yearly check-up
Full day only- Learning, Career & WellbeingSurface career, learning and wellbeing benefits employees may already have access to but rarely think of as part of their compensation.
- Bonuses, Shares & Other RewardsEmployees learn variable pay, profit-sharing and equity benefits at a useful high level without turning the session into tax or investment advice.
- Your Benefits Check-UpTurn employee benefits into something people know when to revisit rather than information they receive once during onboarding and forget.
Tools and materials
- My Canadian Benefits Map participant worksheet
Who it’s for
- Canadian HR, Benefits and Total Rewards teams
- National employers operating across multiple provinces or territories
- Organizations with both Quebec and non-Quebec employees
- Benefits-awareness and total-reward campaigns
- Employees who received most benefits information only during onboarding
- Organizations with underused health, spending-account, retirement or wellbeing benefits
- Workforces with varied family, career and life-stage needs
- Employers wanting better benefits utilization without overwhelming employees with policy detail
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Employee Benefits: Canada
How long is Employee Benefits: Canada?
Employee Benefits: Canada runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Start with the whole package: start with Benefits 101, build My Benefits Map and what employees gain. A 60-minute session covers Start with the whole package in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Retirement, health and spending accounts. A 3-hour session adds Protection and leave. A full-day session adds Career, reward and your yearly check-up.
Can Employee Benefits: Canada be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Employee Benefits: Canada?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Employee Benefits: Canada to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.